English Emphasis, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA

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Overview

The English program includes pre-college level courses designed to help students develop skills for succeeding in college-level composition courses. The composition courses (ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , ENGL 103 , ENGL 235 ) are designed to prepare students for careers and transfer to 4-year schools; they are regularly taught both as stand-alone classes and as Integrated Learning Communities with other disciplines. Courses in professional/technical communication and creative writing are regular offerings. Before enrolling in English classes ENGL 097 and above, students must take a placement test to determine the appropriate class to enroll in. Both pre-college and college-level reading courses are offered to improve students’ comprehension skills essential for any discipline. Some may be offered combined with other disciplines in Learning Communities.

Literature courses are offered as part of a comprehensive English program. Introductory and more advanced classes focus on the major genres, film, and World and American literature. Many literature courses are also offered through Integrated Learning Communities with other disciplines.

Sample Career Options

Transfer and Degree Requirements

If you are considering a major in this emphasis by transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, the Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete the requirements for your Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA degree.

Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:

The quarter you begin
How many classes/credits you can take in each quarter
Your Math and English placement
If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them to SVC, visit the Enrollment Services webpage
The college you are interested in transferring to
Other factors

To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with the institution you want to transfer to as well as an SVC Academic Advisor, who will work with you to create a personalized Educational Plan and schedule that takes these factors into account.

For detailed information regarding the requirements that must be met to complete this degree, please review the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement information and details here:

Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA

Sample Schedule Option

This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is to earn the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA with an interest in English. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan.

First Year

1st Quarter

CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: (1)
PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
Social Science (5) preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: HIST 148 or PSYC 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 14

2nd Quarter

CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: E Credits: (5)
or CMST 220 - Public Speaking (5)
ENGL& 111 - Introduction to Literature Credits: (5)
MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5)
or MATH 146 - Introduction to Stats (5)
PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.

Total Credits: 16

3rd Quarter

ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: (5)
ENGL& 112 - Intro to Fiction Credits: (5)
or ENGL 113 - Intro to Poetry (5)
or ENGL 111 - Introduction to Literature (5)
Natural Science course (5) with lab, preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: BIOL 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL 110 , GEOL 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

4th Quarter

ENGL& 236 - Creative Writing I Credits: (5)
or ENGL 250 - Introduction to American Literature (5)
or ENGL 283 - British Literature 19th and 20th Centuries (5)
Social Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: SOC 101 , SOC 112 , SOC 201 , or SOC 204 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ART 100 , DRMA 133 , or World Language 121. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 15

5th Quarter

ENGL 239 - Introduction to U.S. Latino Literature Credits: (5)
or ENGL 254 - World Literature I (5)
Natural Sciences course (5), with lab, preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: BIOL 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL 110 , or GEOL 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Social Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: HIST 215 , HIST 242 , POLS 200 , POLS 202 , or World Language 122. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 15

6th Quarter

ENGL& 113 - Intro to Poetry Credits: (5)
or ENGL 236 - Creative Writing I (5)
ENGL 115 - Introduction to Film Credits: (5)
or ENGL 120 - Introduction to Children’s Literature (5)
or ENGL 220 - Intro to Shakespeare (5)
Natural Sciences course (5), with lab, preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: BIOL 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL 110 , or GEOL 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.